Elle
When Michèle, the CEO of a gaming software company, is attacked in her home by an unknown assailant, she refuses to let it alter her precisely ordered life. She manages crises involving family, all the while becoming engaged in a game of cat and mouse with her stalker.
Where to watch Elle in United States
Can I watch Elle in United States? Elle isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Elle streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Rakuten TV, Sky Store |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, filmingo, Thrillbox Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Canal+, MUBI, Sooner, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Sony One Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Elle
Elle is a 2016 French-language drama and thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven. The cast is led by Isabelle Huppert, Laurent Lafitte, Anne Consigny. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Elle was produced by France 2 Cinéma, SBS Productions, and Twenty Twenty Vision Filmproduktion and made in Belgium and France. It was released on May 25, 2016, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Writers
- David Birke
- Release date
- May 25, 2016
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- France 2 Cinéma, SBS Productions, Twenty Twenty Vision Filmproduktion
Elle cast & crew
Elle was directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by David Birke.
The cast features Isabelle Huppert as Michèle, Laurent Lafitte as Patrick, Anne Consigny as Anna, Charles Berling as Richard, Virginie Efira as Rebecca, and Judith Magre as Irène.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Anne Dudley, cinematography is by Stéphane Fontaine, and it was produced by Michel Merkt and Saïd Ben Saïd.
Is Elle worth watching?
Elle holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 2,016 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 11m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Elle is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Elle
Elle isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Elle
Isabelle Huppert
Michèle
Laurent Lafitte
Patrick
Anne Consigny
Anna
Charles Berling
Richard
Virginie Efira
Rebecca
Judith Magre
Irène
Christian Berkel
Robert
Jonas Bloquet
Vincent
Alice Isaaz
Josie
Vimala Pons
Hélène
Raphaël Lenglet
Ralf
Arthur Mazet
Kevin
Elle — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Elle in United States?
Elle is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Elle in?
Elle is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Elle?
Elle runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
▸What is Elle rated?
Elle is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 2,016 ratings.
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